Schroders Investment Management Limited
As a global investment manager, Schroders help institutions, intermediaries and individuals across the planet meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. But as the world changes, so do clients’ needs. That’s why Schroders have a long history of adapting to suit the times and keeping our focus on what matters most to clients.
Introducing the Investment Managers
Ella Davies
Fund Manager
Ella joined Schroders in 2020 and has been in the UK Multi-Asset team since 2021, during which time she has worked alongside Philip Chandler, Head of UK Multi-Asset & CIO of Schroder Investment Solutions, and Tara Fitzpatrick on a range of portfolios. Ella is a member of Multi-Asset’s Equity and Currency risk premia research teams. She has led the strategic asset allocation process for Schroder Investment Solutions and actively participated in the wider Multi-Asset team’s investment process. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics and Philosophy from Kings College, London.
Philip Chandler
Fund Manager
Joined Schroders in 2003 and is based in London. Portfolio manager in the Multi-Asset team and a member of the Global Asset Allocation Committee. As Head of UK Multi-Asset, Philip is responsible for all UK clients with benchmark, SAA or peer group-based objectives. Member of the Duration risk premia team of the Strategic Investment Group Multi-Asset (SIGMA). Initially joined Schroders as a portfolio manager in the Fixed Income team, with roles including global bonds, money markets and UK government bond portfolios. Transferred to the Multi-Asset team in 2009 and was seconded to New York 2011-2015. CFA Charterholder. Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, University of Oxford.
Masaki Taketsume
Fund Manager
Masaki Taketsume started his investment career in 1994 as a Portfolio Manager at Nikko Investment Trust Management. He moved to Deutsche Asset Management in 1998 and held various roles including US Equity Fund Manager, US Equity Research Analyst and Japanese Equity Research Analyst. Masaki spent two years with Deutsche Securities Inc between 2005 and 2007 as a Japanese Equity Research Analyst covering the Industrial Electronics sector and then joined Schroders’ Tokyo office as Research Analyst covering technology stocks.
Masaki holds a BA in Economics from Keio University in Japan. He is a CFA charter holder and Chartered Member of the Security Analysts Association of Japan (CMA).